Big Idea: “We are either growing in Christ or withering in self.”

1. Grow In Ministry:

Nehemiah 11:1-2

1 Corinthians 12:7

2. Grow In Worship:

Nehemiah 12:27-30

Psalm 37:4

Hebrews 10:22

3. Grow In Faithfulness:

Nehemiah’s Final Reforms: 13:1-9

Romans 8:8

Galatians 5:19-21

1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Nehemiah 13:30-31

The Old Covenant was God is WITH us. The New Covenant is God is IN us!

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4 Implications of how much better Jesus is than the Old Covenant was:

1. There is only one person who can permanently cleanse us from our sins: Our Lord Jesus Christ

1 Peter 1:18-19

2. There is only one priest that can stand between us and a Holy God: Our Lord Jesus Christ

1 Timothy 2:5

3. There is only one perfect lamb who can atone for our sins: Our Lord Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 5:7

4. There is only one God that can pour out the everlasting favor of grace upon us: Our Lord Jesus Christ.

John 6:40

Pastors Challenge:

Say “YES” to:
Following Jesus as Lord and Savior for the first time?
Recommitting your life to Jesus?
Getting your questions about God and church answered?
Using your spiritual gift in ministry!!!
Stepping out of loneliness and isolation?
Walking away from addiction into redemption.
Bringing your friends to hear about Jesus on Easter?